Try this handy new treatment to look younger
Q. Since turning 40, the skin on my hands has become thin and my veins protrude. I am extremely self-conscious and feel like this is a telltale sign of my age. With all of the advances made in cosmetic procedures isn’t there a way to reverse the aging of my hands?
A. They say, “Hands never lie.” This is especially true when it comes to age. Over time, the skin on your hands thins and the fatty tissue diminishes. The veins begin to stick out giving a haggard, aged appearance. Previously, there was no procedure to fix this problem. But now there is an answer: injections of Restylane into the back of your hand rejuvenates the hand and leaves your hands looking youthful, plump, and without prominent veins.
Where does the Restylane go?
Q. I have heard there’s now cosmetic surgery for hands. How exactly does this procedure work?
A. Restylane injections into the hands are fairly new, but have taken the cosmetic industry by storm. A mild anesthetic is first injected into the wrist, which numbs the entire back of the hand. Then, using an extremely fine needle, the Restylane is injected evenly into the back of the hand restoring the smoothness that was once there.
Will I experience side effects?
Q. Are there any dangerous side effects or adverse reactions to injecting Restylane into my hands to make them look younger?
A. Restylane was approved by the FDA in 2003 and has been used to enhance the lip line ever since. Unlike other dermal fillers made from bovine or other animals, Restylane is hyaluronic acid-based which is essentially a sugar molecule. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is found naturally in the body so there is no chance of an allergic reaction to the injections. As for other side effects, the injection site may be sore and slight bruising may occur after treatment, but both will subside within a few days following the procedure.
How much time do I need to take off work?
Q. Between work and taking care of my family, I am extremely busy and don’t have time to be immobile. Is there any downtime following a hand rejuvenation procedure?
A. The beauty in this cosmetic treatment for hands is that there is no downtime following a hand rejuvenation procedure. Patients are encouraged to return to their normal activities immediately following treatment. The back of the hand may be sore following the procedure and there is a chance of slight bruising but it is minimal. Both the tenderness and bruising, if there is any, will subside within a few days.
July 19th, 2007 at 11:56 am
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